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F.A.Q.

2.1. Who is in it?2.2. Is this Hugh Dancy's first encounter with Hannibal?2.3. Who suggested Mads Mikkelsen to play Dr. Hannibal Lecter?2.4. Who else auditioned for Dr. Hannibal Lecter?

SECTION 3. CHARACTERS3.1. How would you describe each character?3.2. What changes are there from the Thomas Harris' novels?3.3. What can you tell me about Hannibal's treatment of his victims?3.4. Where can I find out more about the characters in "Red Dragon"?3.5. What other Thomas Harris characters have appeared or been referenced in Hannibal?

SECTION 4. PRODUCTION

4.1. When did Season 1 start filming?4.2. When did Season 1 finish filming?4.3. Who is broadcasting it?4.4. When did it premiere?SECTION 5. EPISODES

5.1. How many episodes will there be in the first season?5.2. What happened to Episode 4? 5.3. How many seasons are planned?5.4. Is there an episode guide for the show?

SECTION 6. THE BOOKS

6.1. What books did Thomas Harris write with Hannibal Lecter?6.2. What non-fiction Hannibal books are there?6.3. Where can I find out more about criminal profiling?6.4. Where can I find out more about psychopaths?SECTION 7. THE MOVIES

7.1. What movies have featured Hannibal Lecter?7.2. Who has played Hannibal Lecter in the movies?7.3. Who has played Will Graham in the movies?

7.4. Who has played Jack Crawford in the movies?

SECTION 8. RECEPTION8.1. What do the reviews say about Hannibal?8.2. What awards has Hannibal won?

SECTION 9. MISC

9.1. What Hannibal pastiches have been made?

9.2. What kinds of pictures are on this site?

9.3. Can you tell me anything about the music in Hannibal?

9.4. Is Hannibal available on DVD?

9.5. What references to other movies are in Hannibal?

SECTION 10. SPOILERS

10.1. Who has Will Graham caught?

10.2. Who has Hannibal killed?

10.3. What do we know about Season 2?

HANNIBAL

SECTION 1. THE SERIES

1.1. What is it about?Hannibal is a new television series based on the
novels by Thomas Harris, it will focus on the relationship between FBI
criminal profiler Will Graham and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a forensic
psychiatrist.

Official Synopsis:One of the most fascinating literary characters comes to life on
television for the first time: psychiatrist-turned-serial killer Dr.
Hannibal Lecter. In this new drama from Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies, Heroes) based on the characters from Thomas Harris' classic novels,
we see where this incredible story began.

Will Graham is a gifted criminal profiler who is on the hunt for a
serial killer with the FBI. Graham's unique way of thinking gives him
the astonishing ability to empathize with anyone - even psychopaths. He
seems to know what makes them tick. But when the mind of the twisted
killer he's pursuing is too complicated for even Will to comprehend, he
enlists the help of Dr. Lecter, one of the premier psychiatric minds in
the country. Armed with the uncanny expertise of the brilliant doctor,
Will and Hannibal (known as a serial killer only to the audience) form a
brilliant partnership, and it seems there's no villain they can't
catch. If Will only knew...

1.2. Who is making it?Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies, Dead Like Me, Wonderfalls, Star Trek: DS9) is writing and producing the series. The pilot is being directed by David Slade (Hard Candy, 30 Days of Night, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) who is also a producer. Martha De Laurentiis (Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica) who has been involved in many of the Hannibal movies is also producing. Additionally Katie O'Connell (Gaumont International Television), Sara Colleton (Dexter) and Jesse Alexander (Heroes, Lost, Alias) are producing.

2.2. Is this Hugh Dancy's first encounter with Hannibal?No, according to IMDB (and The Hannibal Files by Daniel O'Brien,
page 210), Hugh Dancy's role as Will Graham will not be his first
encounter with Hannibal, he auditioned for the role of Hannibal Lecter
for the 2007 movie Hannibal Rising:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367959/trivia2.3. Who suggested Mads Mikkelsen to play Dr. Hannibal Lecter?According to Bryan Fuller, Hugh Dancy suggested Mads Mikkelsen to play Dr. Hannibal Lecter, as they knew each other from King Arthur (2004), and according to Fuller as soon as the idea came up he couldn't picture anyone else in the part.

Will Graham: A
former homicide detective turned teacher, Will Graham is pulled into
the dark world of criminal profiling by Jack Crawford to help catch some
of the most demented serial killers known to man. Socially awkward, but
a brilliantly gifted, Graham navigates his way through the dark amalgam
of haunting cases—guided by his FBI-appointed psychologist, Hannibal
Lecter. Graham is constantly on guard against being consumed by the
darkness he confronts on each case.

Hannibal Lecter: An
accomplished psychologist, and sociopathic serial killer, at the height
of his career. Dr. Lecter is assigned to be Will Graham’s psychiatrist,
helping navigate the increasingly disturbing cases Graham encounters,
while gaining unprecedented access to the FBI for himself. Excepting his
homicidal tendencies, Dr. Lecter is every bit the gentleman, with his
impeccable wit, astonishing intellect, gourmet pallet and eye for the
more refined aspects of life.

Jack Crawford: Head
of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, Jack Crawford is laser-focused on
his mission to apprehend the most vicious serial killers known to man.
His unstoppable drive and dogged determination sometimes cause him to
lose sight of the wellbeing of his team, particularly his most valuable
weapon, Will Graham, who Crawford keeps on a tight leash. It also
constantly threatens the delicate balance he strikes between his
professional and personal life.

Alana Bloom: Dr.
Alana Bloom is a psychology professor, FBI consultant, and colleague to
Will Graham, who is able to keep her work at a strict intellectual
distance from her private life. She recognizes Will’s spectacular gift
of empathizing with the murderers he hunts, but worries about Jack
putting Will in harm’s way. A former student of Hannibal Lecter’s, Alana
sometimes clashes with him over his unconventional treatments.Freddie Lounds: Trashy tabloid blogger and aspiring journalist Freddie Lounds is as driven, ambitious and cunning as she is unscrupulous, stopping at nothing to get her story. Lounds sees Will Graham and the FBI as targets, using them as fodder for her next sensational exposé.

Brian Zeller: A
member of the Behavioral Science Unit, Zeller uses his medical degree
to determine causes of death in victims. His arrogance and competitive
nature sometimes place him at odds with Will.

Jimmy Price: Price
is a master of forensics and technology within the Behavioral Science
Unit. He makes the most of his years of experience, and knows the
importance of levity and wit in maintaining one’s sanity on the job.Beverly Katz: A member of the Behavioral Science Unit, specializing in fibers. Beverly has a keen sensibility when it comes to piecing together fragments of evidence. And she never handles Will with kid gloves, a trait appreciated by Will.

3.2. What changes are there from the Thomas Harris' novels?

Three changes that are evident are:

1. The show is set in contemporary times

2. The gender of Alan Bloom has been changed

3. The gender of Freddy Lounds has been changed

4. Hannibal and Will work together on cases (like the Red Dragon movie)

5.1. How many episodes will there be in the first season?13 Episodes5.2. What happened to Episode 4?In the original US run of Hannibal, NBC has decided
to pull episode four "Ceuf" due to
the content involving children murdering other children. The decision arose after series creator Bryan Fuller phoned NBC and said, “given the cultural climate right now in the U.S., I think
we shouldn’t air the episode in its entirety.” Fuller cited the Sandy Hook shooting and the Boston Marathon bombings as the root of this sensitivity issue. Clips from the episode were made
available on NBC.com which focused on character development in that episode.This episode was broadcast overseas, and will be on the DVD. 5.3. How many seasons are planned?7 Seasons5.4. Is there an episode guide for the show?Here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2243973/episodeshere: http://www.tv.com/shows/hannibal-2012/or here: http://eattherude.blogspot.ie/p/episode-guide.html

9.1. What Hannibal pastiches have been made?- Miami Vice featured an episode "Shadow in the Dark" that closely resembled "Manhunter" - The character of Dr. Zito in MacGyver has some similarities to Dr. Lecter.- Sangharsh (Hindi: सँघर्ष) is a 1999 Bollywood adaption of "The Silence of the Lambs" - Hannibal Lecter has featured in episodes of "The Simpsons" - Back in the USSA by Eugene Byrne and Kim Newman, features an alternative history
where Hannibal Lecter is the head of the Department of Health. - More details here